Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath Cabinet Approves ₹115 Crore For New City Projects In Mirzapur-Vindhyachal And Muzaffarnagar
Lucknow, October 9, 2026: At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Cabinet took an important decision on the state's comprehensive, planned development of new cities. The Cabinet approved releasing the first instalment of ₹115 crore for projects by the Mirzapur-Vindhyachal and Muzaffarnagar Development Authorities under the Chief Minister’s Urban Expansion/New City…
In a significant development, Yogi Adityanath's Cabinet in Uttar Pradesh has allocated ₹115 crore for new city projects in Mirzapur-Vindhyachal and Muzaffarnagar. This decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister, marking a crucial step towards the state's comprehensive, planned urban expansion.
The government has earmarked ₹3,500 crore for the development of new cities in the financial year 2026-27. Under the Chief Minister’s Urban Expansion/New City Promotion Scheme, the Mirzapur-Vindhyachal and Muzaffarnagar Development Authorities will receive seed capital of up to ₹164.87 crore. The initial installment of ₹115 crore has been approved and released.
The scheme, launched on April 6, 2023, aims to facilitate planned and organized urban development while ensuring improved housing for the burgeoning urban population. The state government has the option to contribute up to 50% of the expenses related to land acquisition for the development of new cities, with this assistance available for a period of up to 20 years.
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